Through the Reeds
Looking Closer...A Blue Heron
Yes, Sandra and I spotted a great blue heron in the water near the shoreline. We watched for several moments and then it bobbed its head into the water.
Bobbing For?
Zoomed
Its quick strike was true, as we could see something in its bill. Likely the heron had snared from the water a fish, which it quickly swallowed.
It was amazing to get a such a good view, so we stood and watched. The bird seemingly posed in the water for us while its reflection shimmered on the surface.
Wading
After several minutes, I moved closer to a slightly different vantage point.
A Watchful Pose
Elegance
Focusing Closer
Calm and amazing...
Stretching
Suddenly to the Air
Suddenly the heron flew off and I quickly tried to snap photographs of its flight. Despite the blur from having the exposure set too long, I think some of the moment's essence shows in the images as the heron crossed the water.
Open Water
Beyond the Trees
Out of the camera sight, another heron joined the one I had been photographing, as the two travelled to their destination.
Worth remembering.
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